Citizens Medical Center
7939 U S Hwy 165 South, Columbia, LA 71418
At a glance
Citizens Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in a mid-size city, offering a community-focused environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its location in a diverse city with an international population suggests potential openness to global talent. The facility’s size and public ownership may provide opportunities for professional growth and integration into the local healthcare community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 40
- RN Count
- 11
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Monroe, LA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,238 (-4% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive90.6%
- Walk0.3%
- Other4.4%
- Work from home4.7%
- Monroe Regional Airport
- Alexandria International Airport
- Polk Army Air Field
- Monticello Municipal Ellis Field
- Shreveport Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 136,922
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,081
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 31,848
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Louisiana state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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